Popular places to visit

Gwangju-Kia Champions Field
Catch an event at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field during your trip to Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Geumnam-ro Street
During your trip to Gwangju, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Geumnam-ro Street. Discover the area's art scene and monuments.
National Asian Cultural Complex
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by National Asian Cultural Complex in Gwangju. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Chosun University Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Chosun University Museum of Art during your travels in Sutsil. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
5.18 Democracy Square
Learn about the local history of Gwangju with a stop at 5.18 Democracy Square. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Gwangju Art Street
During your trip to Gwangju, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Gwangju Art Street. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Top hotels in Dong-Gu

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chungjang

ACC Design Hotel
Reviewed on 16 May 2025

Stay Hotel

Palace Tourist Hotel

Hotel Browndot Chungjang

Vantt Hotel
Other neighbourhoods around Dong-Gu

Yangnim-dong
Travellers like the historical sites in Yangnim-dong, and Penguin Village is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Nam-gu
While visiting Nam-gu, you might make a stop by sights like Penguin Village and Missionary's House of Wilson.

Buk-gu
You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Buk-gu. You might want to make time for a stop at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field or Gwangju Art and Culture Center.

Seo-Gu
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Seo-Gu. Make a stop by Guus Hiddink Stadium or 5-18 Memorial Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sangmu Station to get around town.

Gwangsan-gu
You'll enjoy the parks and shopping in Gwangsan-gu. You might want to make time for a stop at 1913 Songjeong Station Market or Ssangam Park.